Or. Admin. R. 125-155-0200 - Authorized Drivers

(1) Only the following persons are authorized to drive motor vehicles on official state business. These drivers are authorized only if they drive in conformance with these rules and meet the following conditions:

(a) Are specifically authorized by state statute, including ORS 283.305, except for (c) and (e); and

(b) Are over the age of 18 years, and

(c) Have a verified valid driver's license, and

(d) Are under the direction and control of a state agency.

(2) A person related or known to an authorized driver must not drive any motor vehicle on official state business.

(3) The following drivers must obtain agency approval and commit to any conditions the agency imposes before transporting any passenger on state business:

(a) Any authorized driver whose license is restricted in any way (e.g., hardship permit), and

(b) All agents, volunteers, and students (including interns).

(4) An agency must use the DAS RM Vehicle Use and Access Toolkit or a comparable process to verify if a driver is still authorized when/if the driver's license to drive is suspended or has restrictions.

(5) Issues related to ORS 283.305(c) and (e) need to follow the variance process outlined in OAR 125-155-0800, Variance Process.

Notes

Or. Admin. R. 125-155-0200

DASII 4-1995, f. 11-22-95, cert. ef. 11-24-95; DAS 5-2020, amend filed 10/26/2020, effective 10/30/2020

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.305, 184.340 & 278.405

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 283.310, 283.340, 283.345 & 283.395